County looks to restrict commercial use of parks

Public land along Santa Fe River overused.

A gate into Rum Island Park from a neighboring property that stands in place of a county fence, which Columbia County officials say was cut to provide free access into the park. (COURTESY)
A gate into Rum Island Park from a neighboring property that stands in place of a county fence, which Columbia County officials say was cut to provide free access into the park. (COURTESY)

Access to Columbia County parks to business ventures in the southern end of the county could be coming to an end.

The Columbia County Commission directed county staff by consensus during a lengthy meet…